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Paraguay visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Visa required

Paraguay requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Paraguay visa?

Tourist entry (estadía transitoria) and extension of stay (prórroga de permanencia transitoria)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days, extendable once by a period no longer than the first
Fee
PYG 585,385

Apply on DNM – Prórroga de permanencia transitoria

All visa types for Paraguay

Paraguay’s tourist visa costs PYG 585,385 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is migraciones.gov.py. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days, extendable once by a period no longer than the first.

Where citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply for a visa for Paraguay

Paraguay has no embassy or consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Paraguayan missions to São Tomé are in Pretoria, South Africa (3,713 km from São Tomé), Cairo, Egypt (4,192 km) and Málaga, Spain (4,205 km). Paraguay sets which of its missions takes applications from São Tomé and Príncipe; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Paraguayan citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

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Travel advice for Paraguay

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from São Tomé and Príncipe to Paraguay, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Paraguay at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 18 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Paraguay (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Paraguay (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Paraguay

How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Paraguay is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply

Paraguay has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Paraguay accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad; the official visa portal of Paraguay names the right place.

Paraguay’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Brazil and Argentina require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.

Paraguayan citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

Paraguayan citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Paraguay?

Paraguay requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Paraguay in São Tomé and Príncipe?

No. Paraguay has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe. The nearest Paraguayan embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 3,713 km from São Tomé.

How much does the Paraguay tourist visa cost?

Paraguay’s official sources give a standard fee of PYG 585,385 for the tourist visa.

Do Paraguayan citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?

Paraguayan citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Paraguay visa-free?

No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Paraguay obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.